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[Toxic shock syndrome].

O Brückner, M Kresse, V Neubert

    Immunitat Und Infektion
    |May 1, 1983
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    Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is rarely described in Germany. This case report details a severe TSS presentation in a young woman, highlighting Staphylococcus aureus as a key pathogen.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Microbiology
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) has been extensively documented in North America since 1978.
    • TSS remains infrequently described in Germany, necessitating further case reports.

    Observation:

    • A 25-year-old female presented with acute, severe illness during menstruation.
    • Clinical presentation included high fever, hypotension, diarrhea, vomiting, cutaneous manifestations, and disseminated intravascular coagulation.

    Findings:

    • The patient exhibited reversible renal failure, severe thrombocytopenia, and bleeding mucosal ulcerations.
    • Vaginal cultures revealed massive growth of Staphylococcus aureus, alongside Proteus mirabilis and E. coli.

    Implications:

    • This case underscores the potential severity of TSS and the need for increased awareness in non-North American regions.
    • Discusses potential etiological links between TSS, toxic scarlet fever, and Kawasaki syndrome.